DeKalb, IL vs Fox Crossing, WI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
DeKalb
71.1
#1018 nationally
Fox Crossing leads in median household income ($70,664 vs $47,410). Fox Crossing leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 22.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeKalb, IL | Fox Crossing, WI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,211 | 18,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,477 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $47,410 | $70,664 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+4.8 |
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71.1 Score
DeKalb, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,477
Population
40,211
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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Score
Fox Crossing, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Population
18,947
Median Income
$70,664
Commute
16.9 min
Midwest
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